Social Policy & Public Service Scholarships

The program in Social Policy and Public Service offers students two scholarships:

SPPS Research Paper Award

The Social Policy and Public Service (SPPS) Research Paper Award will recognize outstanding
research addressing a social issue within the major's three focuses (i.e. Education,
Health, and Governance). The paper must be the student's original research demonstrating
analytical skill, creativity, and social consciousness while addressing a critical
social problem. Original research is defined as involving independent data collection
based on any combination of the following methodology: qualitative, quantitative,
and/or mixed methods. Students may submit only one paper for consideration for this
prize.

SPPS Excellence Award

This award recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence through
research, leadership, community advocacy and public service. The scholarship will
be awarded to a full-time junior or senior majoring in Social Policy and Public Service.
Applicants must have a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above; submission of unofficial transcript
along with scholarship application is required. Applicants must complete the application
form and attach a one-page personal statement highlighting their academic accomplishments,
leadership positions, social contributions and future educational and professional
goals. This recognition is issued by the Social Policy and Public Service Advocates.